What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor & Employee Services Partner position at Providence Public Schools?
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or Employee Services.
- Demonstrated success in providing high-quality customer service and managing complex employee issues.
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working effectively with diverse employee populations in a public sector or unionized environment.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- conducting and documenting investigations;
- drafting employee correspondence (corrective actions, policy violations, grievance responses, etc…);
- maintaining confidential employee relations records;
- tracking and reporting on key performance indicators related to grievances, discipline, 504’s and compliance;
- ensuring consistent application of district policies and contractual obligations; and
- ensuring issues are addressed promptly and escalated appropriately.
- monitoring service delivery metrics such as leaves of absence, employment verifications, and separations to ensure timely and accurate completion of requests;
- monitoring compliance with state, federal, and district regulations governing employee documentation and records retention;
- oversight of substitute deployment and tracking;
- development, communication, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and contract changes; and
- ensuring consistent and fair application of employment practices across schools and departments.
- Assist with special projects and initiatives in support of the Labor Relations & Employee Services.
- Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and customer service.
About Providence Public Schools:
The Providence Public School District (PPSD) serves approximately 22,000 students attending our 37 schools. PPSD employs more than 3,200 professionals who work in and provide support to our schools, which include 21 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 9 high schools and 2 public district charter schools. Of our employees, approximately 2,000 are educators, and more than 600 others directly support students and families in our schools.Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools. PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.